Congratulations To Canada

I am not a hockey man to say the least but I watched the OT of today's Gold Medal game. The USA played very well through out the tournament but Canada won 3-2 in OT. Too bad Favre wasn't on the USA Olympic hockey team or maybe their sudden death OT rules would be under change.

A Reason For Me To Watch Curling

In Yet another sign I am getting old I turned on MSNBC and saw that Olympic curling was on. Before I could turn the channel I noticed one Cheryl Bernard the Captain of Canada's curling team. My first thought when I saw her was wow she's kind of attractive. My second thought after I found out who she was, was...44? really?



Canadian Olympic curler Cheryl Bernard.

One Last Thing About The Game Tonight.

I know most of you don't care but I wrote this So I am going to post it :)

United States Wins Gold Metal 118-107 over Spain in classic Olympic final.

Well it’s over. I stood, I cheered, I cussed, I exhaled and when it was over I took a bath. I had to. not just because of 2 ½ hours of watching a great basketball game and sweating until the very end. I had to because my love for my country caused me to go places and say things that I have never said before, and damn sure never hope to say again. With 3 minutes left to go in an unexpectedly tough Gold medal game The United States clung to a 5 pt lead and Spain had all the momentum in the world. Kobe Bryant, you know, the “Hey Kobe tell me how my ass tastes” Kobe Bryant? Made a 3 point shot and got fouled for a 4 point play. It was then my mouth actually said these words before my brain could tell it to stop. “Yes Kobe big shot Way to go Kobe”

After saying that what else was left for me to do but take a bath? In one night not only was I openly rooting for a player that I might just despise more than any other player in the NBA being coached by a man that I might just think even less of in Mike Krzyzewski. Earlier I said I hated Kobe more. I don’t know about that now. It’s a toss up and I flip flop like John McCain on this issue. Come Tomorrow? I’ll hate those SOB’S again. But tonight they lead my country, my team to a gold medal and I couldn’t be happier. Even if I did need a bath to make myself feel clean for singing the praises of the anti-Christ afterwards.

I had joked during the game that…”normally I would say that Spain is a team full of Bitches but since some may find that objectionable I’ll just say they are a team full of Gasols.” Well I can tell you after the game that they are still a team filled with “Gasols” but I definitely would not use that other term. Not after their performance tonight. Time and time again the United States was on the verge of breaking this game open only to see Spain dig down and pull something out of themselves that nobody thought they had. Was this the same team that fell behind early against the United States early in pool play and then said screw it and lost by 37? It couldn’t be.

This team scrapped for 40 minutes, in fact in many of those 40 minutes they out-scrapped the United States. How many times did the United States take a double digit lead and have you thinking “here it comes” only to look up and see that lead dwindled down to 4 or 5? Even the Gasol brothers, who are so often the brunt of my jokes because of their soft play and the fact that Marc Gasol grabs his “fellas” before he shots every free throw, were not the same Gasols tonight. Where was that intensity in the game earlier in the Olympics from them? For that matter where was it from Pau Gasol for the Lakers in the NBA finals? If I were a Laker fan, and if I were np amount of baths could wash that stain away, I would really like to know the answer to that question. My God! have I really rooted on Kobe, cheered for K, and praised the Gasols all in one night?

For The United States’ part somehow this much tougher than expected fight to win a gold medal was a far more impressive achievement then it would have been if they had won 157-47. Time and time again it looked tonight like The United States would be just another Mike Tyson look a like. You know plow through everybody who goes down at the first punch but then fall and fall hard at the first opponent who actually throws a punch back? But they never went down. Time and time again the United States seemed on the verge of loosing it all. Their composure, their team unity, their very sense of purpose and even more tragic the game itself but it never happened. They would allow it to happen. Just as Spain made a run every time the United States was on the verge of blowing this game open so too did the United States make a run every time it seemed Spain was about to steal what they had worked so hard for.

In a game that was as tightly contested as this game was the United States never allowed Spain to take the lead after the 1^st Quarter. Every time Spain would get it to 3 or 4 the United States would get it back up to 10. The United States was punched back at tonight and punched back at hard and they kept fighting back. They wouldn’t allow Spain the pleasure to be the team that scored the knockout and to me that is more impressive than beating a team by 50 and never breaking a sweat. The United States Men’s basketball was asked tough questions tonight and they had the answers. That’s why for the first time since 2000 they are THE Gold Medal champions.

In the end it would be Spain who would finally crack under the pressure. I was about to praise the FIBA officials for the improvement they have shown over the past years but their effort in tonight’s game saved me that task. Maybe they gave it the best effort they could and were just flat incompetent. This was one of the worst officiated games I have ever seen. It wasn’t Munich 72 bad but it was nothing for FIBA to be proud of. And it wasn’t just a United States thing. Not only were the officials bad they were streaky. They started out with some awful calls against two of the United States best players in Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and then once they got them in early foul trouble they decided it was time to screw Spain over for awhile. These officials idea of a fairly called game seemed to be to call really bad calls against one team for awhile and then switch off and call them on the other. Then as if to show they were proud of their diplomas from the Big XII school of Basketball officiating, they completely changed the way they were calling the game. After calling anything and everything the officials suddenly and for no good reason decided they weren’t going call anything.

This more than anything the Americans did, was what finally broke Spain. The United States showed it’s displeasure with the officials with facial expressions and some relatively unanimated conversation the Spaniards were up screaming and yelling and throwing towels on the court the entire game. They were warned repeatedly through out the game about this by the incompetent officials but it wasn’t until less than a minute left when the refs had had enough and called Spain for a technical foul. This coupled with a “unsportsmanlike” foul gave the USA 4 free throws and the ball and finally put the Gold medal safely in the hands of The United States.

In the end the “redeem” team got what they went to China for, redemption. It turned out they had to work harder for it than maybe they thought they would have to but that isn’t at all bad. They were asked the tough questions and they came up with the answers and found themselves fighting for survivors in deep dark waters. But survive is what they did. And how about those spoiled millionaire athletes not caring at the end of the game? Did this finally put that BS to bed? Did you see that genuine emotion at the end of the game? Did you see how proud these guys were to win this medal for their country? They’re humans, some better than others and some that quite frankly I will wake up tomorrow and have that old familiar hatred for them that I always had. But tonight they were representatives of The United States and at this time and place on the world stage where The United States needs all the positive representation it can possible get I say great job and I am proud of you each and everyone. Thank You.

United States Men's Basketball Team Wins Gold!

As always non sports related posts are in red like this

The gold medal game for Men’s basketball is set to start in a little bit over an hour. There people bitching about the start time being 2:30 in the morning EST. (That’s 1:30 for us in the sticks.) Personally I love it. This is the first game I don’t have to record and watch later.

Speaking of having to record the games and watch them later. Congrats to NBC for that Douchebaggery they polled Friday morning. The game was suppose to start at 9:15 central. I checked the guide and it said USA network. So I set the recorder. USA network has fucking ping pong on NBC is still showing today. The game didn’t come on until 10:15 and they showed it on tape delay. Stupid fuckers. Anyway The Contessa has been I’ll with bronchitis and stayed home from work Friday. Thankfully she got the game recorded for me. Yay for The Contessa. Boo for NBC.

In The last game The United States got ahead of Argentina 30-9 and then mysteriously. Quit playing in the second quarter. Argentina’s best player Manu Ginobli got hurt in the first quarter with the score 27-9. It was after this the United States lost intensity so his injury had nothing to do with how the game turned out except if he didn’t get hurt the United States would have won by 40. As it is they woke up from their second quarter slumber and won by 20 anyway. 101-81.

Let me just point out that Neal Cavuto is highly under-rated. You ask people to name the biggest dickheads on the right and I bet his name takes awhile to be mentioned if at all. Give Neal is proper due. He’s a first class douchebag of the highest order and certainly ranks as ones of the right’s biggest dickheads.

In my opinion this is the best time of the day and it’s a great time to play a basketball game. 1:30 in the morning. It’s quiet calm. I love this. This reminds me of 1992 when Nebraska played Kansas State in football in Tokyo Japan that game started at about 11 and ended at 2:30.

United States Vs Spain for the gold medal.

Announcers: Doug Collins and Mike Breen.

The two teams played earlier in the Olympics I pool play and The United States won by 37.

Craig Sager sucks.

LeBron James is wearing new shoes.

James for 3!

Goody I get to root against the Gasols again.

I wonder if Marc Gasol will grab his nad sack before each free throw.

I tell you one thing I like right away the 3’s are dropping.

Grrrr LeBron has 2 fouls.

Can’t get too 3 happy.

Now Kobe has 2 fouls

I thought the officiating in these games has been improving. But so far this game is changing my mind.

Spain got up by 5 which is the largest deficit the USA has faced but Chris Paul made a basket and got fouled and made the free throw.

Chris Paul keeping USA in this right now.

Spain is killing us on the boards. Get the damn rebound.

Now Spain is getting the bad calls.

Here we go. Dunk. USA up by 4

That was a good job there by team USA. They passed up by 2 open three pointers and Spain got called for a bad foul.

These refs sucks and the Chinese crowd and the refs are getting pissed. At first USA was getting screwed. The last 5 minutes Spain has been getting the bad calls.

Marc Gasol playing well and not with himself.

Wade for 3. It was bad shot but he made it. Then he stole the ball but lost control.

USA 38 Spain 31 at the end of 1.

Ok the game is on. Let’s get away from Lisa Leslie.

Congrats to the Women by the way for 4 straight Gold medals.

Kobe for 3! Yay Kobe! After today…go fuck yourself.

Pau Gasol is such a pussy.

Gasol missed both free throws.

Kobe dunk.

Spain should get a technical foul.

Now normally I would say that Spain is a team full of Bitches but since some may find that objectionable I’ll just say they are a team full of Gasols.

Another 3 for Mello Anthony.

Ok the lead is 13. Keep Pouring it on and Spain will quit.

As I say that Spain hits a 3

Haha! Look at Pau Gasol bitching.

Every USA player has 2 fouls.

Spain staying around.

Dwayne Wade steal and Spain wants a time out. USA is up by 10.

DJ Cat laying by the TV watching the game.

Wade for 3! He is playing awesome. 18 points.

LeBron for 3! They are dropping today.

That was a complete luck shot for Spain there.

Kobe throws the ball away.

Every time the USA gets to where they are about to blow this open they back off and let Spain back into it.

They must not sell shaving razors of any kind in Spain.

How about a 10 point run right here for the US to end the half?

Wade for 3 again. He has 21.

No fucking way!!!! Spain just made a miracle 3ptr the guy just rainbowed it up and it

went in.

The USA looks a little tired.

The lead is back down to 7.

This is not good.

David Stern looks drunk.

Spain is Gasoling again.

USA 69 Spain 61 At Half.

Great defense huh?

Congratulations to USA Men’s Volleyball team who took Gold. coach Hugh McCutcheon will certainly remember these games for all of the right and all of the wrong reasons.

3^rd quarter.

The United States is tightening up.

USA needs a time out.

These refs.

Lead down to 4.

Carmelo Anthony tips in a missed free throw.

The USA missing free throws.

Thank you Dwight Howard. Go hard.

Those floaters Spain is hitting are ridiculous.

The USA has gone cold.

Just dunk it Anthony.

Spain is outplaying the United States really bad.

OMG! The refs made a good call!

No defense by either team.

K is such a douche. My goodness.

Marc Gasol fouled.

Grabs himself… misses free throw.

That’s how you play against the zone kick it inside.

Dwayne Wade and it’s up to 10.

Give Spain a T dammit.

This is what the United States needs to do. Just fall down and you will get the call.

Anthony for 3. Good job.

Spain missed a floater!

Spain hits another Bull shit shot and its 91-82 USA at the end of 3.

4^th quarter.

If Kobe does that shit the USA will lose.

Spain is down by 2. The United States is committing one of the great choke jobs of all times.

Spanish transvestites in the crowd.

4 on LeBron.

A Huge 3 for Williams!

Dammit Kobe you have teammates.

There you go pass to Howard for the dunk.

Cover him Goddammit!

Kobe for 3!!!

LeBron and its back up to 11.

Fucking Spain.

Terrible shot from Kobe. Take him out if he shoots another one of those.

Can Dwight Howard make a free throw?

Nope.

He made 1.

How the fuck is that not a foul?

Kobe I never thought I would say this but thank fucking you. Makes a 3 and gets fouled.

Spain holding the game up to bitch.

Lead down to 4 again.

Wade for 3!!!!! Thank You.

This has been a great game. Give Spain all the credit in the world. They have been outstanding.

They can get this thing down to 3.

Whew wide open and he missed it.

Kobe made a floater.

USA got the rebound.

Get it to Kobe or Bosh.

Spain fouled Chris Paul.

Come on…

Got one… got them both. Lead is up to 10.

Don’t foul.

Fouled Paul again. Spain fouled on purpose and then bitched caused they called it. HAHAHA! They FINALLY Called a Technical on Spain.

WHEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!

Congratulations to Spain they played great but the United States is bringing home the Gold medal baby.

Spain still playing very hard. But they missed a layup.

Great job Kobe! Now go fuck yourself.

That’s it. The United States wins the Gold.

118-107. Great great game.

Anybody who says I don't love my country didn't see me tonight. Coached by a man I utterly despise and lead by a player I hate even more and I absolutely wanted them to win in the worst way.

And That Took Visa 8 Seconds To Make That Commerical

Michael Phelps won his 8th Gold Medal tonight. Congratulations to him. It took Visa 8 seconds to get the ad out taking advantage of it. Of course they had it made already. Again Congratulations to him.

Olympics Update

Michael Phelps has now won 7 Gold medals the last by 1/100th of a second. Over on DU there is a thread where somebody says we shouldn't praise him because he is a Republican. At what point does that shit stop? I don't care a flying fiesta about Swimming but I find what he's doing to be remarkable and fun to watch because he's doing something historical that we don't see but a few times in our life time. If he says something I find to be stupid about his political beliefs I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Right now I am just sitting in admiration of the Mans accomplishments. His politics be damned.

And a great quote from silver medalist Milorad cavic:

"I'm stoked with what happened," Cavic said. "I don't want to fight this. People will be bringing this up for years and saying you won that race. If we got to do this again, I would win it."

You should be stoked you lost by 1/100th of a second. In other words you basically swam the same time as a guy with 500 Gold medals. I would be thrilled as hell.

The USA Men's basketball team beat Greece Thursday and look very good doing it. The best game they have played in years. Greece beat them in the 2006 World Championships. Next up is Spain. Three good reasons to beat Spain.

1. they seem to have a real problem with the Chinese
2. They have Pau Gasoft on their team. (OK we have Kobe...but hey)
3. It's The United States. Still a damn great place despite the efforts of George and friends.

Speaking of George. You have all seen the pictures of him and the Womens beach volleyball team. I understand the arguments that they were embarrassing and he's not looking the least bit Presidential, But when has he ever in 8 years? It's not so much that he was clearly "impressed" with those women that bothers me. It's the fact that those pictures get out and the press says...nothing. Can you imagine the burning at the stake we would have had if that had been Bill Clinton? Good Lord.

And I know that nobody in the media dares to ask...What effect will those pictures have on John McCain? If the pictures were Clinton I guarandamntee you the media would be asking everyday what effect those pictures would have on Barack Obama.

Olympics Update

There is one guy in these Olympics that I honestly feel sorry for and that is Michael Phelps. The guy already has 11 gold medals in his lifetime. I don't care if the dude medals from here on out there is NO WAY you can ever call this guy a failure and yet! if he doesn't win 8 golds this year he will get that label. How fucking stupid is that? The man could win 7 golds and a silver and this country would all be like...CHOKE! CHOKE! it's madness. As somebody whose competitive athletic career ended when he moved to Denver his Junior year in HS and decided he wasn't going out again for basketball just to play JV I have to say Mr. Phelps deserves our admiration no matter what at this point.

I Know I am a dinosaur but I am a fan of the sport of Boxing and I hate that MMA/ultimate fighting crap. Ground fighting to me looks like Male on Male on sex. That may get me in trouble but that is the truth. The only reason there is MMA and Ultimate Fighting is some two bit pugs in Lincoln and Kansas City got tired of getting their asses kicked every night so they came up with a new contact sport they could win at. That being said... is there anything shitier than Olympic Boxing? The problem is the scoring system. If amateur boxing brought it's corruption level down to the levels of pro boxing (wrap your brain around that statement) it would be Ok. there are 5 judges. 3 of the 5 have to score a punch by pushing a button instantly for a punch to count. At the end of fight the person with the highest score wins. It's ignorance to the point of bedlam. If a guy gets knocked-down 3 times he still wins if the judges score 4 slap jabs.

I guess the US women's gymnastics team had a poor performance. That is last time you will see them mentioned here.

The United States Mens basketball beat Angola today 97-76 but they played like shit. From here on out the games get tougher and I have yet to see much difference between this team and the last few which have not gotten the job done in international basketball tournaments. The next game is against Greece which beat the US in 2006 in the world championships. Play time is over. How about that Kobe Bryant? His line from the game today...

8 pts (4-13 fg, 0-8 3pt), 4 reb, 1 ast

Thanks Red's Army

Yes this is from the next "Jordan." He sucked against China as well. So far it's been the best of both worlds. The US has won and Kobe has sucked. Now if we can just get Rat Face to have to come home with food poisoning and have Jim Boeheim coach the team...that would be sweet.

United States 101 China 70

Well the United States won their first game of the Olympics Mens Basketball 101-70 in their "redemption" tour. I just watched the game which I recorded this morning because there was no way I would be up at 9:15 in the morning. Anyway a few thoughts.

Can we finally get past this nonsense of it's wrong to send pros? I mean with Yao Ming in a China uniform and all.

Even though the United States won easily I still see the same old problems with this team. They can't shoot the 3 and can't defend the other teams 3 point shooters.

Also this team appears to not know how to shot a free throw. That can be costly against better teams.

It's taking every fiber of my being to root for a team that not only has Kobe on it's roster but is coached by rat faced K but showing George W. Bush in the stands constantly or showing him laughing with the team is making my job just that much harder.

Oh and George and crew getting up to leave before the game was over. Way to support your country dude. Me thinks he knew if he got up and left during the game the camera would pan to him.

At half time I paused the game while the camera was on George and I got this really stupid looking expression on his face. I am sure it was a natural expression. I could either laugh or cry and I figured it would hurt too much to cry so i just busted out laughing. I had the Contessa take a look at the expression and she spoke for me when she said "Oh God".

Judging by the looks on Pickles face she either can't stand Basketball, her husband or both.

George Senior looks terrible and he's not moving well at all. They showed him trying to sit down and it took him like an hour.

Kissinger was at the game. How old is that dude?

Up next is Angola on Monday. since I don't work Mondays and the game is at 7:00 I think I can catch that one live.

USA!!! USA!!!USA!!!!

The United States Mens Basketball won their first tune up game against Canada.

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I have always rooted for the American Olympic basketball team mostly because everybody in America seems to root against them. I have never understood the reasoning either. well Actually I do but...

I always laugh when people bust out the " I root for America except the basketball team because they are professionals" yeah like the other athletics in the Olympics are not. And in case you haven't noticed the other teams almost all have NBA players on their roster. Let's be honest the only good Olympic sport is basketball (even Boxing is a joke because of the scoring) and the only reason people root against the Basketball team is race.

I will root for this team but the fact that it's coached by that Cockroach K and has Kobe Bryant on it makes it tough.